Otherwise, all gardeners can grow these trees and move them inside when temperatures fall too low. Since these are tropical plants, pick a sunny spot for ideal growth. Tangerine trees need a minimum of six to eight hours of sunlight per day: the more, the better.
Tangerine trees prefer soil with a neutral pH range. Avoid commercial mixes that contain too much peat, which is acidic. Look for a basic potting soil for containers and add compost for additional nutrients. You need a container that gives the tree plenty of space for growth and expansion. You can re-pot later as it grows larger.
The container needs drainage holes; standing water kills plants. Put the tangerine plant at the same level it was growing in its nursery container you might need to put some potting soil in the base of the pot to raise it up a bit.
Put the container in a spot where it will get six to eight hours of sun, whether its indoors or out. Nurseries sell plants that are grafted onto a root-stock with one to two years of growth. That gives you a head start and makes growing tangerines even easier. Dig a hole in the ground twice as wide as the exiting container. Remove the tree from its nursery container, gently loosen the roots with your hands, and set the tree into the hole at the same level as it was in the nursery.
Fill the hole with soil, tapping it down into place. Water well; citrus trees need plenty of water to encourage root establishment. Be sure to keep the water moist for the next two weeks with regular watering. Here are some basic tips. In the beginning, tangerine trees need plenty of water to help them settle into place. As the tree ages, gradually scale back with water. Too much water drowns the roots and promotes disease, so while tangerines need plenty of water, avoid overwatering.
They are often used in puddings, marmalades and cakes as well. There are many ways to incorporate them into dinner entrees, including using them in tangerine beef recipes and to make tangerine-glazed ham.
They can be used in a number of marinades and sauces. They can well and can be frozen for use at another time of the year. Tangerines, like most fruit, are packed with vitamins and have some of the fiber your body needs for its health.
These fruits are high in vitamin C, like other citrus fruits. It also contains other antioxidants like vitamins A and B6. They are also very low calorie. The high amount of vitamin A in tangerines can help the body to fight inflammation. The vitamin C is good for the immune system as well as for oral health.
They are a great fruit to eat as a part of an anti-aging diet because of the high levels of antioxidants. To find out more, see The Health Benefits of the Tangerine. Virtually all grocery stores will have tangerines available at certain times of the year.
Very small, urban grocery stores may not carry them, but a full-size grocery store will carry them and may even carry different varieties of them. They may also be found in some pre-packaged fruit cocktail cups or in sliced-fruit medleys. Growing Tangerines on a Tree. Planting Zones Tangerine trees will generally thrive in zones 8b through Pollination Tangerine trees are self-pollinating.
They do not need a pollination partner. Tangerine Tree Care These trees do not need much care as long as they are planted in an area that is right for them. Sunlight This fruit tree variety wants as much sun as possible. Watering Like other citrus trees, the tangerine tree needs a lot of water, especially when they are first becoming established.
Tangerine trees provide sweet, slightly floral citrus fruit. A type of mandarin orange, tangerines feature loose skin that bubbles around the fruit instead of clinging tightly to it. Gardeners in temperate locations can plant tangerine trees in the ground, while those in colder zones can try to grow tangerines in containers. Plant a tangerine tree in the early spring, preferably on an overcast day so the sun does not stress the transplanted tree, and choose container-grown tangerine saplings for planting.
Select a location that offers your tangerine tree room to mature, protection from wind and full sun. The tree won't bear fruit if not planted in full sun. Monrovia reports that weekly waterings are best. In the summer, this may be twice a week. Water young trees about 12 inches deep near the trunk and over the root zone. Reduce watering as the tree matures, allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry before watering older trees to a depth of 2 to 3 feet.
Fertilize trees beginning the first spring after planting. Use a citrus fertilizer, applied according to the manufacturer's suggested rates. Divide the suggested yearly application into thirds, making the one-third applications in March, May and June.
Apply the fertilizer over the root zone rather than at the base of the trunk.
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